pentanes

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A form of pentane — An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pentane
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